CNS DEPRESSANTS
\sˌiːˌɛnˈɛs dɪpɹˈɛsənts], \sˌiːˌɛnˈɛs dɪpɹˈɛsənts], \s_ˌiː__ˌɛ_n_ˈɛ_s d_ɪ_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ə_n_t_s]\
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A very loosely defined group of drugs that tend to reduce the activity of the central nervous system. The major groups included here are ethyl alcohol, anesthetics, hypnotics and sedatives, narcotics, and tranquilizing agents (antipsychotics and antianxiety agents).
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Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)